Los Patos Mexican Food

415 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Los Patos Mexican Food has been inspected six times since 2024. Los Patos Mexican Food was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 95, putting Los Patos Mexican Food squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Operator was not able to provide a certified food protection manager certificate (CFPM) during time of inspection. A CFPM is required on-site during all times of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Observed red and green salsas being prepared and placed in the cashier reach-in at 62*f degrees. Discussed with manager on duty the need to place out of tempertaure items in the process of cooling back in the double door refrigerator. Items moved to cool. Observed red Jamaica drink cooling at 102*f degrees in a 5 gallon bucket in the double door fridge, item was iced to continue cooling at time of inspection
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice from 7/16 and salsa from 7/16. PIC discarded the items. TCS foods must be stored for no more than 7 days including the prep date
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: PIC did not have his CFPM certificate on file. He said he will email it to the inspector. Please email to inspector within 72 hours
2-102.12(A)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Patos Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Patos Mexican Food on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Patos Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Patos Mexican Food.

How does Los Patos Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Los Patos Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Los Patos Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Patos Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Patos Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Los Patos Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Patos Mexican Food is inspected around four times per year on average.